Ten Ways to Help Your Local Shelter or Rescue

Give a hand to the groups that do so much for animals, people, and your community

Shelters and rescues are amazing! They help untold numbers of animals and people, usually with limited resources and very little publicity. Do you want to give back to the these unsung heroes and organizations who contribute so much to your community? Try one—or all—of the following ten ways to help shelters and rescue groups. Don't be surprised if you end up feeling good and having fun.

1. Share your love

Tell the world how you feel about your local shelter or rescue by using The Humane Society of the United States' Facebook share graphics.

Just click on your favorite to add the image to your Facebook page. (If you think they're both too cute to choose a favorite, swap them out every day.)

4. Say "thanks!"

Take a minute to express your gratitude to the people who work at your local shelter or rescue groups. If you've adopted a pet from one of them, show how well your pet is doing by sharing an updated picture via a letter, email, or posting it on the organization's Facebook page or website.

Trina's wearing one of the "Adopt Me" vests the HSUS Shelter Services team sent to 4 Luv of Dog Rescue in N.D. These vests would be a great gift for your local groups. Jamie Floan

Membership

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The Humane Society of the United States are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS's tax identification number is 53-0225390.